It is home to the New Hampshire Wildcats football, lacrosse and track and field varsity teams.

The stadium, which runs west-northwest, consists of a FieldTurf playing surface surrounded by a 400-metre track.

The stadium was dedicated on October 10, 1936, with a football rivalry game against the Maine Black Bears.

[2] Plans called for a new seating section on the eastern end zone side, which included new restrooms, concession, and press box.

The stadium hosted the 2020 America East men's soccer tournament, limited to four teams and with restricted attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[16] In September 2021, the university announced that future graduation ceremonies would be held indoors at the Whittemore Center, in a restructured manner.